A GREAT Success!!

First let me say a huge THANK YOU to all who attended, supported and enjoyed this past sundays event at Earls restaurant. It was a fantastic evening of good food, fun and great people!! A huge THANK YOU also goes to Earls management and staff for all their efforts in turning this night into the success it was! For those who could not attend, I know your thoughts were with us.

Pictures will be coming soon...

Thank you to all!!!

...…wanna do brunch?!?

This Sunday, March 30th from 11am to 1pm the Keg Steakhouse and Bar will be hosting a brunch for FRIENDS AND FAMILY to enjoy!

Come enjoy eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and more!…and even some Mamosas!!!!!!

Proceeds from the brunch will be going to Joel Bancescue and his road to recovery.

Brunch is $10…paid at the door!

Thanks for you support

PS: Brunch is a great stomach filler before a good night of fun!!! (wink!)

Some Amazing Items for Auction

If you haven't already gotten your tickets for the upcoming fundraiser this Sunday, March 30th, please contact Earls Restaurant or me directly to get your ticket and reserve your table. Below are just a few of the fabulous items up for silent and live auction. Hope to see you there!!

Craven Country Jamboree 2007 Autographed Guitar (Reba, Big & Rich & others)
Forum Snow board and Bindings
Keg Restaurant Backyard BBQ for 20
Earl's Restaurant Backyard BBQ
Golf Kananaskis for 2 including hotel
Hockey Memorabilia (Ryan Miller, Robyn Regehr, Brian Propp & more)
Hot Air Balloon Ride
BlackBerry Pearl
1000 sg ft of Drywall including Installation
Wine Seminar & Dinner for 6 at Earl's
Cordless Tools
Numerous concert tickets (Kanye West, Symphony, Casino Regina)
Various restaurant gift certificates
Several pieces from well known Saskatchewan Artists
Spa and hair merchandise

....plus many more fabulous items!

The next STEPS!

So, Wednesday became the next big step on this journey. As you will see below we attempted to walk with one crutch on my right arm. This turned into quite a successful attempt. After a few practice steps my confidence allowed my Physio's to let me free, although they are hanging on to the back of me it is only for safety. I apologize for the small video.....




PS. Please get your tickets for the benefit - either from my directly or by contacting Earls, We have some great Silent Auction and Live Auction items catering to all. Hope to see you there!

Moving ahead!

Walking has become a key focus in my rehab for the last month or so. Each day, we work on strengthening activities focusing on my core and legs to help regain more balance. Throughout the weeks I have slowly gained the balance and coordination to walk more and more and start to do it more independently each day. Everyday, we work on my ability to stand up from the physio bed, with each time, needing less help.

This 1st video shows standing from the bed (from 20 inches)...

This 2nd video is what I have been working on the most! As I gain more strength, I am able to walk with less help and for longer distances. This video is the most recent progress of me walking. For the past couple months, I have been working on walking with 4 people, then down to 3, then we moved onto using a walker and now, we are down to 2 people, with a little help! (notice she lets go of my left hand for a bit)...

An Earl's Affair.. Joel Bancescue Edition

An Earl’s Restaurant Benefit Fundraiser for Joel Bancescue

The benefit for Joel’s “Road to Recovery” is taking place on Sunday, March 30, 2008 at
Earls Restaurant,
Albert Street & 28th Avenue.

Plan on coming down for an evening of food and fun, with a live DJ and a Silent and a Live auctions.
Tickets are $50.00 each
This includes a 3 course meal
To purchase tickets, make a donation of goods or services or obtain further information, please contact:

· Earls Restaurant @ 584-7733 (Purchase Tickets Only)
· Joel @ 531-3131
· Shane @ 539-4194
· Donna @ 530-6625

Working Out

Here is Joel working out on the leg press. He can push 40 lbs with his right leg and and 20lbs (same number of reps) with the left leg.

Joshua and Alana came in to Regina on a surprise visit during reading week. This was a huge and wonderful surprise to all of us. Here Josh and Joel are standing together. Can you notice how hard Joel is working on balance for him to be able to stand.